Dad joined the Army because he had a sense of duty and was willing to give his life for his country ... he was a sort of ambassador ... He protected and enhanced the image of Americans and shared a more positive side of war with the folks back home. He’s my hero.

A friend mentioned how often I quote my mother and it caused me to think about why. In day-to-day living, she had more influence over me...

Journalist Cynthia Barnett came to our local independent bookstore, Story & Song, to discuss her new book, The Sound of the Sea. She...

Dad was a gentle soul with a love for travel and food, who was thoughtful and giving, and the best letter writer I have ever known. I’ve...